Wilmar G Weiss
Military ROLL OF HONOUR
Killed in action over England,
Jan. 28, 1945
Object Number - UPL 21048 - 1/LT. Wilmar G. Weiss Killed in action over England, Jan. 28, 1945
Killed in Action (KIA). Killed when his plane stalled on take-off on 28 Jan 45. Lt. Weiss and 6 of the crew were consumed by the blaze. The weather was the main factor (snowing and limited visibility). His plane was 3rd in line for take-off.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
28 January 1945 |
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Sources
Combat Sup(see book 'third in line' by ron mackay / Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia
